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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,164.51, 57,237.44 and 29,823.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,164.51, 57,237.44 and 29,823.84 is: 44,728.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,164.51 : 57,237.44 = 29,823.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,164.51/57,237.44 = 29,823.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,164.51x = 57,237.44 × 29,823.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,164.51x = 1,707,040,175.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,040,175.00/38,164.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,728.47

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